1. yes, we are already thinking about sophomore year!
Spring Advising
registration for sophomore studios
yes, we are already thinking about sophomore year!

7. SOPHOMORE
REGISTRATION

8. During the Sophomore year
You will take 4 studio courses, art history,
humanities, and electives.
While we will focus on FALL semester registration, we encourage you to begin thinking about your longer term plans.

9. FOR FALL: EVERYONE MUST REGISTER FOR
8 credits of Sophomore studio
3 credits Sophomore Art History + discussion
Plus
4-8 Humanities
Academic Elective
Phys. Ed

10. Art Ed or Art History? If you are planning to study Art Education
make an appointment to see Prof. Burdock
If you are interested in further Art History study, you can take a major or minor in Art History.
Prof. Mary McInnis will share the details next week.

11. How many credits can I take?
CREDIT LOAD 12-credits is considered full- time. Students typically take credits per semester. OVERLOAD CREDIT Exceptions to the 18 credit limit are 2-credit courses within the Honors Program and those course listed below are also exempt. Students must receive permission to take more than one of these per semester.  MUSC (private lessons)  MUSC (advanced private lessons)  MUSIC ENSEMBLES (Band, orchestra, Chamber Singers, AU Chorus)  DANC AU Dance Theatre   THEA Play Production OCST 301 – Study Abroad Prep/Review

12. and you’ll need to spend some time deciding your four studios!
It’s a
two part process.
How is it
different
than last semester?
and you’ll need to spend some time deciding your four studios!

13. So what are the STUDIO CHOICES? PART ONE
Bring your studio choices to class on Wednesday March 2 for the Sign-up Lottery.
PART TWO
Register online.
So what are the
STUDIO
CHOICES?

17. CERAMIC ART
Wheel Throwing
Hand Building

27. Open from 8:00 am – midnight each day
Your FALL Registration
Open from 8:00 am – midnight each day
Friday April 8 Sophomores (30-59)
Tuesday April 12 Freshmen (0-29)

28. UPCOMING SCHEDULE
FEBUARY 17 Intro to Sophomore Studios by Studio Faculty
FEBRUARY 24 STUDIO TOURS
MARCH 2 Advising & Studio Selection Day

29. some questions that are often asked.

32. Do I have to take a phys ed class. YES two of them
Do I have to take a phys ed class? YES two of them! Some activities count towards it… If you are in a sport If you take dance class

33. What do I do if my pin won’t work?
STOP after the second try and use
Forgot Pin Option
to reset your pin to your date of birth.

34. What if I still need Help logging into Banner or Have registration Questions?
CALL Student Service Center at
STOP by SSC in Seidlin Hall
Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30

35. How do I find the right Humanities courses
How do I find the right Humanities courses? Go to Class Schedule not course catalog Scroll down to Attribute Type Select attribute B, D This will bring up all courses being taught for the selected semester

36. Select Only 100 or 200 Level Courses
One 4-credit course from among Humanities course offerings listed under:
Philosophy or Religion, all courses with the attribute (B) or
Historical Studies, all courses with the attribute (D).
The second humanities course can include another 4-credit course from:
Philosophy or Religion, all courses with the attribute (B)
Historical Studies, all courses with the attribute (D) or
ENGL Literature (A) Attribute
THEA 101 Introduction to Theatre
THEA 190/MUS 190 The Performing Arts: A Global Perspective
THEA 205 Women in Theatre
DANC 280 Dance History
MUSC Special Topics (must be approved in advance)
THEA 303 Theatre History I
THEA 304 Theatre History II
THEA 305 Cultural Perspectives in Theatre and Performance
All of you will need to take one Global Perspective Course, so look for courses that also have the GP attribute!

38. For more info please contact Prof. Chase Angier at angierc@alfred.edu.
Interested in dance?
If so, your first ‘move’ might be to take a Dance class!
Composition 1 is open to all BFA students with a signature from Prof. Chase Angier.
Dance classes count towards your Physical Education credit.
So what are the requirements for a Dance Minor?
The following courses (completed with a grade of a C or better) are required for a minor in Dance. Danc 120         Fundamentals of Dance  2 credits Danc 230         Improvisation/Composition 1 3 credits Danc 211         Dance History 4 credits Danc 270         AU Dance Theater 4 credits (2 credits taken twice) Danc 222         Modern I 2 credits Danc 330         Improvisation/Composition II 3 credits Or Danc 331   Site Specific Comp  3 credits
Electives in Dance Courses     6 Credits    Choose from the following: Danc 322         Modern II 2 credits     (can be taken more than once for credit) Danc 370         Choreographic Practicum 2 credits Danc 221/321  Ballet I & II 2 credits Danc 223/323  Jazz I & II  2 credits Danc 340         New & Existing Repertory   3 credits Danc 224         Contact Improvisation 2 credits Danc 331         Site Specific Comp (if took Comp II) 3 credits Danc 330         Improv/Comp II (if took Site Specific) 3 credits Danc 450         Independent Study Danc 200         Special Topics (such as Advanced technique, Site Specific Art & Dance, Improvisation, Movement for Actors, etc…)
Total Credits Hours = 24         
For more info please contact Prof. Chase Angier at

39. MORE QUESTIONS ?